Finding the Third Proportional to 677,560 and 1,473,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 677,560 and 1,473,219 is: 3,203,220.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
677,560 : 1,473,219 = 1,473,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
677,560/1,473,219 = 1,473,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
677,560x = 1,473,219 × 1,473,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
677,560x = 2,170,374,221,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,170,374,221,961/677,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,203,220.71
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